"We're mulling over the prospect of such delicious schadenfreude after watching a new demonstration from the Chinese robotics startup EngineAI. Instead of having its T800 android shadowbox some pre-programmed martial arts moves - a stunt that many of its competitors have already run into the ground - EngineAI lets its menacing android loose on the company's head honcho, whom it promptly proceeds to kick the ever-living crap out of."
"In the video, CEO Zhao Tongyang bravely stands his ground in a ridiculous suit of armor as the T800 robot squares him up. The first kick misses its target when Tongyang backs out, "barely avoiding kissing the sole of T800's feet, " a caption reads (which seemingly glosses over the fact that he nearly got his face caved in). The next kick, though? It smashes into his torso and sends Tongyang flying to the ground."
EngineAI staged a demonstration in which its T800 humanoid physically confronts and strikes CEO Zhao Tongyang, who was wearing armor but was knocked to the ground by a powerful kick. The video shows an initial miss followed by a forceful impact that prompted the CEO to call the attack too violent and warn that without protective gear people would break bones. Other robotics teams have showcased physical feats, including Unitree's G1 performing kung-fu and Tesla's Optimus in a simulated sparring clip. Frequent teleoperation claims and pre-programmed demonstrations fuel skepticism about real autonomous capability.
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